Prepare against Francesco Antonio Vespe
Italy · World #67,359 classical · FIDE ID 810533
When preparing against Francesco Antonio Vespe, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 81 games by Francesco Antonio Vespe, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Antonio Vespe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Antonio Vespe before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,830 | 2,075 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,935 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 28 | 14 | 39 | 34.6% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 7 | 21 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Antonio Vespe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Antonio Vespe's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 97.5% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Vespe usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vespe usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Vespe usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Vespe usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 87.5% | 39.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
Francesco Antonio Vespe's chess games
All 81 games by Francesco Antonio Vespe in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 28 wins, 14 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Ettore Stromboli | 2,301 | Bisaccia Open | E19 |
| Sep 2010 | Maurizio Abatino | 2,163 | 8th Amantea Open A | D55 |
| Oct 2009 | Marco Ricci | 2,128 | ch-ITA sf 69th | C06 |
| Jan 2006 | Luigi Delfino | 2,119 | Valenzano Citta di Bari Open | C01 |
| Aug 2007 | Rocco Quarta | 2,061 | 10th Sant' Anna Open | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bari Open | 2005 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,918 |
| 8th Amantea Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| 2nd Bisaccia Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| 10th Sant' Anna Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,813 |
| ch-ITA sf 69th | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,958 |
| 1st Rome Elo Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,793 |
| Bisaccia Open | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,929 |
| Valenzano Citta di Bari Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Antonio Vespe's chess games?
81 games by Francesco Antonio Vespe, from Oct 2004 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Francesco Antonio Vespe has played.
What does Francesco Antonio Vespe play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Francesco Antonio Vespe opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Antonio Vespe answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Francesco Antonio Vespe play as White?
As White, Francesco Antonio Vespe's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Antonio Vespe play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Antonio Vespe most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Francesco Antonio Vespe's FIDE rating?
Francesco Antonio Vespe is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Francesco Antonio Vespe played?
Our database contains 81 games by Francesco Antonio Vespe, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 14 draws, 39 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Antonio Vespe?
81 games by Francesco Antonio Vespe reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.